I will speak about the nomination of Miguel Estrada to be a judge for the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals. ... So the business about not answering questions is really a smokescreen. It is a smokescreen for opposition to his candidacy based upon the fact that President Bush nominated him and President Bush is a conservative President.
Discussing the nomination of Miguel Estrada for the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Mr. Chairman, Representative Jacobs, we took into account the fact that our military leaders have said routinely that this strategic deterrent is the number one priority for them.
Mr. Chairman, Representative Jacobs, the fact is that our current system has deteriorated and aged to the point that we wouldn't be confident in the deterrent value of it on out into the future.
Our responsibility is to be straightforward with you all. You're the ones that appointed us, you're the ones that we answer to.
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